Billy Bob Thornton has denied reports that he perceived Angelina Jolie's relationship with Brad Pitt as a "high school phase."

In an interview with AskMen.com, it was reported that he was saying, "She is just going through a high school phase. You know, dating the quarterback of the football team with Brad Pitt over there. She'll be waking up from that dream in no time."

When quoted about his former wife's pregnancy. He said, "I think she was always meant to be a mother in so many ways. I'm just so happy for her. I'm happy for the kids to have a mother like her and a father like him."

Angelina Jolie didn't attend L.A. premiere of her new action movie Wanted on Thursday night because she is in France, but her costars has something to talk about her.

Joile's co star James McAvoy told PEOPLE, "She's just a very chilled-out person, and a good, fun person. And that shouldn't be surprising, because movie stars are normal people, but even actors get taken in by the hype".

Angelina Jolie told People yesterday that she is set to take a year of “for the family“. “I’m working this summer. I’m in Prague for a few months, then I take two months off, then I work for two months, and then I take a year off.“

Angelina had recently upgraded her pilot-license and can now fly a plane right along Brad Pitt. She said “Brad has his pilot’s license and I just got my instrument rating, so we’re moving forward with that but we haven’t had a lot of time because of the kids and with Pax coming home.” She added “I wouldn’t fly the kids at this moment. I would only fly the kids if I had been actively flying for a few months and when I’m not at all rusty.”